Exploring the Foundations of Federalism

The video explores the principle of federalism in the United States, tracing its roots from the Articles of Confederation to the current constitution. It discusses the challenges of balancing state and national interests, highlighting the debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists. The video emphasizes the ongoing nature of these debates and their impact on American politics.

What is the core principle discussed in the video that deals with the division of power between state and national governments?

• Communism

• Federalism

• Monarchism

• Socialism

What was the first constitution of the United States called?

• The Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

What was a major issue with the Articles of Confederation?

• It depended on states to tax their citizens and hand over the money.

• It allowed the national government to tax citizens directly.

• It had a strong executive branch.

• It had a powerful judiciary.

What event led to the Philadelphia Convention in 1787?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• Shay's Rebellion and Trade Wars between states

• The Civil War

• The Boston Tea Party

What was one of the goals of the new constitution created at the Philadelphia Convention?

• To give all power to the states

• To dissolve the national government

• To permanently cement the union of states

• To create a monarchy

Who were the main supporters of the new constitution?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Monarchists

• Socialists

What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the new constitution?

• It would create a weak national government.

• It would consolidate power at the national level.

• It would give too much power to the states.

• It would lead to a monarchy.

Which document did James Madison and Alexander Hamilton use to defend the new constitution?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

What has been at the center of many of America's most contentious political moments?

• Debates over the appropriate constitutional balance between state and national power

• Arguments over foreign policy

• Debates over environmental policies

• Discussions about economic strategies

How can local interests be represented at the national level according to the video?

• By ignoring federalism

• By consolidating power at the national level

• By giving all power to the states

• By mindfully debating the principle of federalism